An Dinh Palace

You can’t miss the luxury and the preoccupation with all things western at the An Dinh Palace, for Emperor Khai Dinh had his hand on it.

The complex was first built in 1902 at the present location. Originally it was a wooden structure with three compartments, two wings and auxiliary buildings. It served as the private residence of Khai Dinh, the oldest son of Emperor Dong Khanh. An Dinh Palace was then known also as the Mansion of the Eldest Prince.

With beautiful architecture that is westernized in style, the An Dinh Palace typifies the luxurious lifestyle of one of Vietnam's least favorite emperor. For he was known to squander the country's resources for the sake of his pleasures.

Nice destination for tourist. Should be in the wishlist to go in Hue.

The government should keep this palace and maintain it for attracting tourism. The inner is going worse because of time/weather.

An Dinh Palace is a historical landmark located in Hue, Vietnam. It served as the residence of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors during the period of 1802 to 1945. As someone interested in history and culture, I found my visit to An Dinh Palace to be a fascinating experience.

The palace itself is a beautiful example of Vietnamese architecture, with its intricate designs and ornate decorations. The main building is surrounded by a lush garden, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Walking through the palace grounds, I couldn't help but imagine what life was like for the emperors and their families who once resided here.

One of the highlights of the visit was the chance to see the living quarters of the emperors. The rooms were well-preserved and gave a glimpse into the opulence of the Nguyen Dynasty. The furniture and decorations were exquisite, showcasing the wealth and power of the emperors.

Another interesting aspect of the palace was the display of historical artifacts and photos. I found it fascinating to learn about the history of the Nguyen Dynasty and the significant role they played in Vietnamese history. The exhibits were well-curated and provided a comprehensive overview of the dynasty's reign.

The palace also offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area, including the Perfume River. The location of the palace adds to its charm and makes for a picturesque setting. I would highly recommend taking the time to explore the palace grounds and enjoy the stunning views.

Overall, my visit to An Dinh Palace was a memorable experience. The palace is a must-visit for anyone interested in Vietnamese history and culture. The architecture, historical artifacts, and scenic views make it a worthwhile destination. Whether you are a history buff or simply looking to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Vietnam, An Dinh Palace is definitely worth a visit.

The ticket fee is 50,000 VND/pax and 2,000 VND for parking fee

The palace itself is a bit crowded with tourists and locals taking pictures. Still, it is worth a visit when you travel to Hue. The ticket is relatively cheap and they have a well-maintained garden. Plus, most of the exhibits in the palace are quite unique. Since it is uncommon to see many European-inspired antiques in Vietnam, it is an interesting site to explore. I do suggest you go to An Dinh Palace on a day that is not too hot because there is no A/C (or maybe they are not working on the day I visited it). Although it has many windows but there isn't any wind blowing our way. Apart from that, as a local, I absolutely recommend seeing An Dinh Palace.

One last note, please be careful when you step outside the garden. The tiles are old and they don't stick to the ground anymore, so it is quite a rocky road to get to the fountain.

A beautiful palace, home to the late Khai Dinh emperor (whose tomb you can visit later), old photos of the emperor's family in Paris for example allow us to relate to the emperor's life.

Lovely ancient place to visit! Free entrance during Lunar New Year!

An Dinh Palace is the private palace of King Khai Dinh, located on the bank of the An Cuu River in Hue City, Vietnam. It was built in 1917 and is a beautiful example of Vietnamese architecture in the neo-classical style. The palace is surrounded by a brick wall and has a total area of 23,463 square meters. The main gate is three-way and two-story, and is decorated with elaborately embossed porcelain. Inside the gate is the Trung Lap Communal House, which has an octagonal structure with a high background. In the communal house, there is a bronze statue of King Khai Dinh, cast in 1920.

The main architectural work of An Dinh Palace is the Khai Tuong Pavilion, which is located behind the Trung Lap Communal House. The three-story pavilion was built with new materials in the style of a European castle, and occupies an area of up to 745 square meters. The pavilion is very elaborately decorated, especially the interior of the first floor with murals of very high artistic value.

An Dinh Palace was the home of King Khai Dinh and his family until his death in 1925. After his death, the palace was used by his son, King Bao Dai, and his family. In 1945, after the August Revolution, the family of King Bao Dai moved from the Imperial City to An Dinh Palace. The palace was later used by the government of Ngo Dinh Diem and then by the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Today, An Dinh Palace is a museum and a popular tourist destination. It is a beautiful and historic building that is a testament to the rich culture and history of Vietnam.

Here are some additional details about An Dinh Palace that you might find interesting:

* The palace was built using a combination of traditional Vietnamese and European architectural styles.
* The murals on the first floor of the Khai Tuong Pavilion were painted by Vietnamese artists who were trained in France.
* The palace is home to a collection of furniture, artifacts, and other objects that belonged to King Khai Dinh and his family.
* The palace is located in a beautiful setting on the banks of the An Cuu River.

I hope this helps!

The palace for the last king of the Nguyen Dynesty it mixes Vietnamese and French architecture. The palace is being restored with help from Germany and the price is 50k VND as of this moment. A lot of the pallace is still in ruins and the garden area hasn’t been rebuilt yet, but they are working on it. There are some good photo opportunities in the complex. They have fans and a movable AC, so even in the heat it is bearable inside.

This place worth the visit. The places has just been build around 100 years ago, and what you are seeing is actually not 100% original but it greatly shows how French architecture has influenced to Nguyen Dynasty.

Ticket: 50k VND for adults. 25k for children and elders.

Super impressed by the interior and sculture inside the palace. As it is ruled that no photo inside so it is a bit pity that some masterpieces can not be shown. But if u visit Hue, this place is worth a visit. Discover yourself and you will feel satisfied. A negative point is how beautiful this place is but no much effort to maintain or welcome guests from the staff or administration of this building. A bit sad for this place

Address: 78A Nguyen Hue street, Hue city An Dinh palace is located in Nguyen Hue street about 2km from city center. Being constructed in the area of over 23.460m2, An Dinh palace is one of the constructions in the palace system of Nguyen dynasty. Emperor Khai Dinh (1916-1925) had the palace constructed on the basis of a small residence where he used to stay. The Emperor had passed away before An Dinh palace was completed. Then, An Dinh Palace became the place where royal families received foreign delegations. Madam Tu Cung stayed in the palace in 1945-1950-1968-1975. At the palace, the traditional architecture of Nguyen dynasty still remains. Gothic architecture is also clearly shown through decoration styles and items such as pillars, archway, etc.
Like other works constructed at the time, westernized construction materials were used in An Dinh palace. Entering the palace, visitors may feel like being lost in the house of a European noble family. Rooms, stairs and decorative patterns are away from traditional style. Grape leaves were used instead of dragon and phoenix patterns. Daisy and lotus patterns were replaced by rose ones.

There are totally 20 rooms inside the palace. What special are the living room and two reception rooms at the first floor. The 6 drawings which describe the tombs of Emperors, namely Gia Long, Minh Mang, Thieu Tri, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh and Dong Khanh are hung on the living room. Powder color drawings, surrounding glided frames, 26 archways of the living room were made from glided wood and meticulously decorated.

Perhaps, An Dinh palace is home to glided masterpieces. These drawings and glided patterns bring a cozy feeling and make visitors forget its western architecture. The second and third floor were the places where Madam Tu Cung stayed and worshiped gods.

Cuu Tu Dai house is a famous architecture which was home to ceramic interior decoration - a popular decoration style under Emperor Khai Dinh reign. For this reason, Emperor Khai Dinh was called "The son of pieces of ceramics" by French.

Deer and crocodiles were breed in the garden behind the main house. Today, An Dinh palace poem written by Emperor Khai Dinh in Autumn 1920 still can be found on the screen placed on the second floor.

It is more like a big mansion where the royal family lived. The displays show a trace of their daily lives and the wall decorations are interesting! Not very crowded and cozy.

This is a amazing place to visit in Hue, you will fall in love with this place by the charming building and its history, especially girls.

This palace is the home for the last 2 emperors of Vietnam Empire, so the whole building is a mix of French style and Vietnamese Style. The outlook of the building is kind of old, but this add some tastes for it. When I visited this building, I saw many local girls wearing traditional cloths taking photos here.

I strongly recommend you add this palace to your travel list and spend 2 hours to learn its story and enjoy the beautiful building.

A beautiful palace and private residence of King Nguyen Bao Dai. Very quiet, we were the only visitors during our time there. The restored decorative walls are amazing

Interesting to see. Used to be a beautiful French-inspired palace. Restorations are still ongoing.

Great place to visit but good to do some pre-read before coming as there is no guide nor much of details available on site. I find it quite glorious due to the details despite the smaller scale of a private residence compared to the palaces. The place was only re-opened few years back and the amount of efforts was put in to restore this place was tremendous.

This was the private residence of the last King of Vietnam, Bao Dai, after he gave up his throne in 1945. The King's Mother handed over this place to the authorities in 1954. After 1975, this place was used as staff accommodation of Hue University's professors and it was in despair since there were several families habited the place at the same time, and they used cheap cement to fix everything, divided the place to accommodate several households, until 2001, it was restored partly thanks to the help of Germany.

On the third floor which is closed to public is the altar of the family worshipping the King's family and remains the private worshipping place for the family. Having seen the state of despair of the third floor makes me appreciate the effort to put the place to its former shape and form.

Although it is not renovated, it has it's charm (plus, there was no entrance fee 😊)

beautiful, must must visit, cheap ticket compare to other tourist destinations in hue

Quite and ALOT less busy than other tourist areas. Beautiful architecture and art works that have been carefully restored.

A wonderful place. Ticket costs 25.000vnd and might be closed around 5:30pm.